A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Federici family of Italy.
Reg. 0764 · Italian, D–F
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à une étoile à six rais de gu., chaque rai terminé en fleur-de-lis du même; au chef du premier, ch. de trois fleurs-de-lis d'or, rangées entre les quatre pendants d'un lambel de gu.”
ItalyBologne, c. 1775
Where the Federici Arms Were Recorded
Bologne
Map of Italy showing where the Federici arms are recorded
The Federici arms were recorded in Bologne, c. 1775.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Italy in this period.
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
Sovereign of the period
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
1763–1778
Reigning in Italy when the Federici arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Italy
In the Italian states, coats of arms were often used by noble families to show their status and history. These symbols were passed down through the generations to all legitimate male descendants. Younger branches of a family usually kept the original design but sometimes added small changes to distinguish their specific line from the main branch.
Granting authority
Various local rulers and city governments controlled the use of coats of arms across the different Italian states.
How they got arms
Families often assumed their own arms or received them as official grants from local lords, popes, or city councils.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in local city archives or private family books rather than in one single national register.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Italy.
Origin & History of the Federici Family in Italy
The surname Federici is derived from the personal name Federico, which traces its roots to the Germanic name Friedrich, meaning peaceful ruler. During the Middle Ages, this name became popular across Italy due to the influence of various Holy Roman Emperors. By the mid-eighteenth century, the Federici family had established a notable presence in the city of Bologna. Historical records from 1775 confirm that members of the family were active participants in the social and civic life of this important university city. As the family grew, they became integrated into the local urban structure, reflecting the broader patterns of migration and social mobility that defined Italian families during the Enlightenment period. Their presence in Bologna suggests a history rooted in the professional and administrative classes that helped shape the city’s development during the late eighteenth century.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Friedrich
Derived from Germanic elements meaning peaceful ruler.
This name
FedericiAn Italian patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Federico.
also spelled
Federichi
Federichee
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
De Felice, Emidio. Dizionario dei cognomi italiani. 1978
Fucile, Roberto. I cognomi d'Italia: Dizionario storico ed etimologico. 1987
Archivio di Stato di Bologna, Stato civile della Restaurazione, 1775
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chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
